Aftershock: The West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival
Welcomed A SOLD-OUT Crowd Of 180,000 Fans And
4 Days. 5 Stages. 140+ Bands. Including:
My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil & More
Biggest Edition Ever At Discovery Park In Sacramento, California
Contributed To Record Breaking Attendance Of
Nearly 1.1 Million Fans
Across Danny Wimmer Presents’ 2026 Festival Season
2027 Dates To Be Announced Soon
(October 7, 2026): Danny Wimmer Presents, the largest independent producer of destination music festivals in the U.S., has wrapped up an incredible 2026 season with the conclusion of Aftershock at Sacramento’s Discovery Park. Across six festivals, DWP brought together nearly 1.1 million music fans in 2026.
The 14th year of West Coast's Largest Rock, Punk & Metal Festival sold-out and offered its biggest edition yet, bringing together a record-breaking crowd of 180,000 music fans across four days and 140+ artists on 5 stages, including the addition of the brand-new Point Stage. Aftershock also offered camping for the first time, allowing fans to have a full experiential weekend onsite.
Music fans came to Sacramento from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, generating an estimated $40 million in local economic impact.
From October 1-4, attendees were able to take in memorable sets from My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil as well as The Offspring, $uicideboy$, A Day To Remember, Queens of the Stone Age, Sublime, Wu-Tang Clan, BABYMETAL, Danny Elfman and many more.
This year’s massive event also offered a number of special performances, including:
- My Chemical Romance: Celebrating 20 years of The Black Parade
- Wu-Tang Clan: Performance from the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as part of their Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour
- Soulfly: Invited Jakobe Moreno, son of Deftones frontman Chino Moreno, to fill in for his dad on the collab song “Pain”
- Austin Carlile: The original voice of Of Mice & Men
- Plus, hometown shows for The Story So Far, Dance Gavin Dance, DRAIN and Oleander
In addition to the music, Aftershock passholders were able to enjoy the Tremors Dive Bar, an air-conditioned dive with drinks and music all day, the Jack’s House karaoke trailer from Jack Daniel’s, and brand-new attractions like the Cantina del Diablo, an open-air spot serving Mexican street fare, tequila and mezcal cocktails, and cold cerveza that was hosted by Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin. There was also the new Overtime Sports Bar where sports fans could catch the biggest regional and national games all weekend, and the popular Body Art Express, a veteran-owned mobile tattoo shop that offered onsite tattooing and piercing. Plus, the Aftershock x Jungle Bird Tiki Bar expanded from its one-day 2025 pop-up to cover the full festival weekend, bringing Sacramento’s favorite tiki bar onsite with curated cocktails.
Here’s what the media had to say about Aftershock 2026:
“Aftershock 2026 proved that heavy music is more alive, diverse… than ever before.”
—Heavy Magazine
“What started as a humble two-day fest, Aftershock has grown into a four-day behemoth that’s now in its 14th year. Whether your flavor is hard rock, metalcore, nu-metal, pop-punk, post-hardcore, rap, and truthfully everything in-between, you’ll find something you’re bound to enjoy across the festival’s five stages.”
—Lambgoat
“A heaven for heavy music fans. …This year’s Aftershock couldn’t have asked for a better lineup, but four days at Discovery Park proved why the Sacramento festival remains a must for heavy music fans.”
—Alternative Press
“Aftershock is no longer just a fleeting event; it has become an integral part of the city spirit of Sacramento.”
—Rolling Stone Korea
“For its 14th and biggest year, Danny Wimmer’s Aftershock Music Festival has again proved why it is called the West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk, & Metal Festival.”
—Merced County Times
In June, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents, authorizing DWP to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035. During Aftershock 2026, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna presented Danny Wimmer with a proclamation recognizing Danny Wimmer Presents’ longstanding partnership with Sacramento County and the impact Aftershock has made on the region.
More information on 2027 dates will be announced soon.
Aftershock 2026 community partners also included Visit Sacramento, Sacramento County, City of Sacramento and Cal Expo. This year’s Aftershock impact partners include the following nonprofits: Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home, To Write Love On Her Arms, The Scars Foundation and The Taylor Foundation. The DWP Foundation also continued its charitable efforts supporting local organizations.
For more information on Aftershock, visit:
Website: https://aftershockfestival.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/AFTERSHOCKSAC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aftershocksac
Hashtag: #aftershock #aftershockfestival
Aftershock 2026 crowd, by Sam Shapiro
My Chemical Romance crowd, by Austin Cooper
Tool, by Jordan Pantoja
Pierce the Veil, by Steve Thrasher
Danny Wimmer and Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna (center) with Mike Testa / Visit Sacramento (far right) and other DWP & Sacramento County team members
Limp Bizkit, by Steve Thrasher
Three 6 Mafia, by Steve Thrasher
Aftershock fans, by Austin Cooper
Epicenter Stage, by Jordan Pantoja
The Point Stage, by Logan Rouse
**More photos are available upon request**
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) is the largest independent producer of destination music festivals in the United States and a fully integrated live entertainment company spanning festivals, concerts, talent buying, venue development, and entertainment consulting. Since its founding in 2011 by music industry veteran Danny Wimmer, DWP has become known for producing some of North America’s premier rock and alternative music festivals, including Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky, Inkcarceration Tattoo + Music Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. In addition to offering lineups stacked with A-list talent, these events draw on unique elements of local cuisine, culture and venue spaces to create distinct fan experiences. Beyond festivals, DWP operates DWP Concerts, a dedicated division focused on concert promotion, venue programming, strategic entertainment development, and venue consulting, alongside its nationwide Talent Services division. With an integrated, end-to-end approach across talent buying, marketing, sponsorship, operations, ticketing, production, hospitality, and fan experience, DWP partners with venues, festivals, casinos, and entertainment properties across the United States to deliver world-class live event experiences for fans, artists, partners, and host communities alike.
Aftershock Publicity Contacts
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson / Ashton-Magnuson Media, kristine@am-media.net
Selena Fragassi / Ashton-Magnuson Media, selena@fr-pr.net
Aftershock UK Publicity / Social Media Contacts
James Monteith / Hold Tight, james@holdtight.co
Matt Benton / Hold Tight, matt@holdtight.co
Aftershock Marketing Contact
Boone Vires / Danny Wimmer Presents, boone.vires@dwpresents.com
Aftershock Sponsorship Contact
Vinson Lee / Danny Wimmer Presents, partnerships@dannywimmerpresents.com
